Let it Be BROADWAY REVIEWS

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Opening Night:

July 24, 2013

Closing:

September 1, 2013

Theater: St James Theatre / 246 West 44th Street, New York, NY, 10036

Synopsis:

Born as a West End production to celebrate the legendary band’s 50th anniversary, Let It Be uses state-of-the-art projection technology and 3D sound to put audiences at the heart of The Beatles’ meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the heights of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces with live performances of songs including “ Twist and Shout,” “She Loves You” and “Drive My Car,” “Yesterday,” “Hey Jude,” “Come Together” and, of course, “Let It Be.”

NEW YORK TIMES REVIEW OF Let it Be

Returning to Ensnare Old Rockers and Young

Anita Gates

July 24, 2013: Why do they all look like Paul? Not that I’m complaining, but in the first half of “Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of the Beatles,” which opened with a burst of musical magical realism on Wednesday night at the St. James Theater, three of the four musicians out front resembled a young Mr. McCartney. None looked particularly like John Lennon or George Harrison. Clearly that was supposed to be Ringo Starr (Chris McBurney) on the drum platform, with a cigarette hanging from his mouth. But, you know — Ringo, drums, pretty easy.

ASSOCIATED PRESS REVIEW OF Let it Be

Review: Fab fakes in Beatles tribute musical ‘Let It Be’ from United Kingdom

Jennifer Farrar

July 24, 2013: Even fake Beatles can bring back good memories of the real thing, when they’re truly talented.
The Beatles, arguably one of the most talented and influential bands in musical history, produced a treasure trove of unforgettable tunes. Mostly written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, their dozens of classic hits include “Yesterday,” ‘’Hey, Jude,” ‘’Get Back,” ‘’Come Together” and “Let it Be.”

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER REVIEW OF Let it Be

Let It Be: Theater Review

Frank Scheck

July 24, 2013: Another year, another Beatles tribute show on Broadway. Less than two years after the Fab Four were last resurrected in Rain, the similarly conceived and executed Let It Be has arrived to satisfy the nostalgic demands of aging baby boomers. Indeed, this show is so closely patterned after Rain that its creators have initiated a lawsuit arguing copyright infringement. But whatever legal complications ensue, there’s no doubt that the experience is virtually the same.

AM NEW YORK REVIEW OF Let it Be

Theater Review: 'Let It Be' -- 1.5 stars

Matt Windman

July 24, 2013: “Let It Be” is the latest in the never-ending parade of cheap, cheesy Beatles tribute concerts on Broadway that has previously included such titles as “Beatlemania” in the late 1970s and “Rain” just three seasons ago.

USA TODAY REVIEW OF Let it Be

'Let It Be' brings Beatles back to Broadway, again

Elysa Gardner

July 24, 2013: Watching the new Beatles homageLet It Be(* * ½ out of four), certain audience members are bound to feel a sense of déjà vu — not for the Fab Four themselves, but for the last Broadway salute to them.

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